Sports Studies
Queen's Park High School - Cheshire West and Chester
01244257088
Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE
Course summary

Students should have a keen interest in all aspects of sport as well as a passion for researching the various theoretical aspects of exercise. Candidates should also be competent in producing physical performances in practical sports. This qualification is aimed at learners who are looking to progress to higher education or employment related to a career in sport.

Entry requirements

• 5+ GCSEs at grades 9-4 • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. Students who have not achieved a grade 4 in English and/or maths will be required to continue their study of maths and English until they have achieved this level.

How you'll be assessed

There are four units within this course. These comprise three mandatory units as well as one additional unit (as listed below). Mandatory units (83% of the course) include: • Anatomy and physiology - externally marked exam (1hr 30 minutes) • Fitness training and programming for health synoptic assessment: externally marked supervised assessment (2 hours 30 minutes) • Professional development in the sports industry: internally marked coursework Learners will also choose one additional unit such as: • Sports leadership • Sports psychology

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCheshire West and Chester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressQueens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE